Life does it's best to throw chaos at us, and sometimes, it wins.
But, not this time.
The weight loss has stalled, but I am getting so much done, that it doesn't matter. I need a break anyway, because this is the longest I have ever gone with weight loss. Usually by this time, I am gaining it all back.
So far, I am staying the same.
But, not this time.
The weight loss has stalled, but I am getting so much done, that it doesn't matter. I need a break anyway, because this is the longest I have ever gone with weight loss. Usually by this time, I am gaining it all back.
So far, I am staying the same.
- My shorts are now too big for me, but I can live with them for a little while longer.
- I still have tightie whities that are just under my armpits when I put them on, but I keep them clean and still wear them.
- I have two new pair of jeans that actually fit me, and I'm happy with them.
- I have a beautiful goose down coat that is way too big. I could probably use it as a parachute.
- I have no winter coats at all that fit, so I will have to break down and buy a new one. I need something so I can ride my Helix without it blowing up and floating me away.
- I have no dress shirts, just double knit that are too big, but I can live with them for awhile longer. I very rarely go out anyway.
I am working with a counselor who is amazing. In three sessions, things have become so much clearer.
You see, at this point in my life, I should be thinking about retirement, and slowing down.....or at least that's what I was raised to believe.
It's very tough for me to think about a major change or a dozen changes. I can't just up and do things, can I?
I guess it's my mind that's causing me the problems, and the counselor is helping me understand what I must do in a very clear manner.
I was probably not ready to listen to anyone about these things until now. I must be a late bloomer!
Wow, what an interesting new world! There are possibilities.
The problem I have now, is to figure out how to make the change without losing everything I have now, or almost everything.
There are two other major life changing things going on in my life.
So, as a result in my new-found adjustments to change, I will be selling some music equipment in order to buy new smaller equipment that better suits what I plan to do. It will also get me used to the idea that things are just that, things. I don't need to have them in order to live. This is a new idea for me as I said before.
You see, at this point in my life, I should be thinking about retirement, and slowing down.....or at least that's what I was raised to believe.
It's very tough for me to think about a major change or a dozen changes. I can't just up and do things, can I?
I guess it's my mind that's causing me the problems, and the counselor is helping me understand what I must do in a very clear manner.
I was probably not ready to listen to anyone about these things until now. I must be a late bloomer!
Wow, what an interesting new world! There are possibilities.
The problem I have now, is to figure out how to make the change without losing everything I have now, or almost everything.
There are two other major life changing things going on in my life.
- The remortgaging of the house. This is already 75% of the way finished. We have the credit established. We can make the payments. It will clear up all our debt, allowing us to breath a little easier.But, this is a major change. We are taking on a 30 years mortgage when we should be retiring debt free. We did have the mortgage paid off about 10 years ago, but things happened.
- The other major change is something I won't discuss here. It is not related to my health or Bariatrics. It may affect everything else, however.
So, as a result in my new-found adjustments to change, I will be selling some music equipment in order to buy new smaller equipment that better suits what I plan to do. It will also get me used to the idea that things are just that, things. I don't need to have them in order to live. This is a new idea for me as I said before.
- I just bought a new Honda Lawn Mower. It is self propelled, and will last me as long as I live here in this home. I have cleaned up the old Toro (a real gem), and have it up for sale on Craiglist. Buy it from me, so I can offset some of the cost of the new mower, please!
- I did research on what equipment I need to play and sing again. I have been considering just buying the stuff, and worrying about selling the other stuff later, but I don't think I need to do that. Here is what I have to sell:
This is a custom made Weber 6A20HP amplifier. It has about 35 watts RMS and
2/10" Alnico
speakers. I helped to build it, but most of the work was finished by a friend who is an amp tech. He has built and helped design amplifiers for Weber for quite a few years. For those poor folks who have no idea what you are looking at, it's a guitar amplifier. You plug a guitar into it to make the guitar louder. There are also adjustments to change the sound of the guitar to make it more pleasing to the ear. Oh does it sound sweet!
I made it purple for personal reasons, instead of the typical Black with gray grill cloth. There are other modifications that will make some other guitarist very happy. I will be proud to pass this on, even though I would really like to keep it.
Life is good, and it goes on....
2/10" Alnico
speakers. I helped to build it, but most of the work was finished by a friend who is an amp tech. He has built and helped design amplifiers for Weber for quite a few years. For those poor folks who have no idea what you are looking at, it's a guitar amplifier. You plug a guitar into it to make the guitar louder. There are also adjustments to change the sound of the guitar to make it more pleasing to the ear. Oh does it sound sweet!I made it purple for personal reasons, instead of the typical Black with gray grill cloth. There are other modifications that will make some other guitarist very happy. I will be proud to pass this on, even though I would really like to keep it.
Life is good, and it goes on....
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